Collocations with "lift"

63 collocations found

lift sanction

To remove sanctions (punishment).

sanction8.8
lift a boycott

to officially end a boycott that was imposed

boycott8.5
lift the lid

To raise the lid to open something.

lid8.5
lift shaft

A vertical passage for a lift.

shaft8.4
lift a blockade

To officially remove a blockade.

blockade8.2
lift embargo

To officially remove an embargo.

embargo8.1
lift restriction

To end a rule or law.

restriction8.1
weight8.1
lift a ban

to officially end a ban

ban8.0
lift an injunction

To officially end or remove an injunction.

injunction8.0
mist8.0
lift the receiver

To pick up the handset to start or answer a call.

receiver8.0
lift a suitcase

To raise a suitcase from a lower to a higher position.

suitcase8.0
lift a curfew

to officially end a curfew

curfew7.9
lift a moratorium

to officially end a temporary ban or suspension

moratorium7.8
fog7.6
bag7.5
lift one's brow

To raise your eyebrow, expressing surprise or questioning something.

brow7.5
lift an eyebrow

to raise an eyebrow slightly

eyebrow7.5
hatch7.5
lift morale

To raise the spirit of a group, especially when it is low.

morale7.5
lift a prohibition

To officially end or remove a ban.

prohibition7.5
siege7.5
lift spirits

To make someone feel more cheerful.

spirit7.5
lift the trophy

to win and hold up a trophy

trophy7.5
cup7.4
weight7.3
cover7.2
curse7.2
flap7.2